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Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools in Illinois

569 students earned Neurobiology degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Neurobiology & Neurosciences is the 57th most popular major in the state out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Neurobiology & Neurosciences Majors in Illinois

Neurobiology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 518
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 38
Master’s Degree 13

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a neurobiology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of neurobiology majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 22.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.1%
  • White: 42.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.9%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Neurobiology & Neurosciences Grads in Illinois

There are 8,580 people in the state and 274,990 people in the nation working in neurobiology jobs.

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Wages for Neurobiology & Neurosciences Jobs in Illinois

In this state, neurobiology grads earn an average of $84,180. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

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There are 11 colleges in Illinois that offer neurobiology degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

143 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 50%. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

66% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $67,867 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,214. 72% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,517.

#5

DePaul University

Chicago
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,054 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

Augustana College

Rock Island
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
2,389 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#6

North Central College

Naperville
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,832 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 51%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,199.

#8

Lake Forest College

Lake Forest
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,583 Total Students

59% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

Dominican University

River Forest
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,189 Total Students

The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Dominican U. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Knox College

Galesburg
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
1,154 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 70% of students get financical aid.

Neurobiology & Neurosciences Careers in IL

Some of the careers neurobiology majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 5% $72,880
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $113,180
Biological Scientists 4% $83,370
Medical Scientists 1% $75,990

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to neurobiology.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
General Biology 2,864
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 423
Biochemistry & Biophysics 275
Other Biological Sciences 260
Ecology & Systematics Biology 163
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 119
Biotechnology 95
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 95

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